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Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Successor is Canon SL2
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2006
  • Old Model is Nikon D2X
  • Updated by Nikon D3X
Photography Glossary

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon 100D versus Nikon D2Xs, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and D2Xs (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 100D was brought out 7 years after the D2Xs which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 100D matches up vs the D2Xs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Nikon D2Xs

 100D D2Xs 
LaunchedJuly 2013June 2006More modern by 88 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Canon 100D

 D2Xs 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Nikon D2Xs

 100D D2Xs 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 100D has outside measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon D2Xs has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 100D versus the D2Xs.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and D2Xs is 73 and 51 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and D2Xs.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 100D to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 100D will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography features
Nikon D2Xs Street photography features
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (407 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography info
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography info
58
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (380 shots)
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography advice
Nikon D2Xs Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competitors (407 grams)
features touch to focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (380 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
43
environment proofing
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2Xs as a Landscape photography camera
64
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (380 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 100D
Vlogging with Nikon D2Xs
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors (407 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 100D vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Nikon D2Xs
 Canon EOS 100DNikon D2Xs
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 100D Nikon D2Xs
Alternative name EOS Rebel SL1 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2013-07-26 2006-06-01
Body design Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 12800 800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lbs) 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 59
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 10.9
DXO Low light rating 843 489
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $3,999